"Playing with fire" on the railroad
Yang Dongning
In the criss-crossing railway network, there is such a group of people, who "play with fire" on the railway line every day, and are called "fire players" on the railway. Holding the torch in their hands, they sprayed flames, melted the flux, and tightly connected the rails, laying a solid foundation for the safe operation of the train.
They are a special type of work on the railroad - rail welders.
In the Zhengzhou comprehensive machine repair workshop of Zhengzhou Bridge Section of Zhengzhou Railway Bureau Group Company, there are four rail welding teams in Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, Xuchang and Shangqiu, which undertake the welding tasks in the Zhengzhou Bridge section. They may have rushed to the rail welding site before dawn, or they may be busy on the railway line at dusk.
Rail welders not only need exquisite rail welding skills, but also need tenacious will. During the annual intensive railway repair, they gave up reunion with their families and a comfortable life, and chose to stick to and pay. With their extensive experience and expertise, they weld the rails together with precision. Sometimes, in a complex working environment, they need to carry heavy tools and travel back and forth to the job site many times. Their work is challenging and hard work, but they never back down. In the noisy and noisy construction site, they focus on the work in their hands, are not disturbed by the outside world, concentrate on track matching, sawing rails, grinding, rail alignment, sealing, preheating, welding and other links, and adhere to the standardized operation and operation back inspection system. They know that their work is related to the safety of train operation, so every detail cannot be overlooked. They strictly control the quality of welding and do not let go of any possible problems. Like artists, they weld the rails to perfection to ensure the smooth running of the trains. How many times, in the face of complex terrain and tight time pressure, they worked together and worked closely to overcome many difficulties and complete the welding task on time.
They are the guardians of the railway, writing their responsibilities and responsibilities with their hands and wisdom. Whether it is a hot summer day or a cold winter day, they always stick to their posts, fearless of the scorching heat and cold. In the summer heat, they sweat profusely, but they do not flinch, and in the bitter cold of winter, they still persist in their work despite the wind and snow. Their hard work has kept the railway running smoothly and made it possible for millions of people to travel safely.
Their work is mundane, but significant. It is because of their hard work that our railways can operate so safely and efficiently. Railway welders, rain or shine all year round, stick to their posts, their work is an indispensable part of the railway industry, they dedicate their youth and sweat to the railway industry.